Merchandiser

Position: Manager Merchandise

Department: Jaipur Living Inc. (JLI)

Reporting To: Chief Marketing Officer JLI

Location: Head Office

Employment Type: Full Time

Shift Timings: 11:30 AM to 8:30 PM

The Manager Merchandise will be responsible for vendor management, product sourcing, and product development coordination between the USA team and Indian vendors. The role also involves leading the Quality Assurance function in India and guiding the merchant team for effective vendor coordination and day-to-day issue resolution.

• Manage and maintain strong relationships with vendors
• Source products as per design, quality, and cost requirements
• Coordinate product development between vendors and the USA Product Development team
• Oversee and manage the Quality Assurance team in India
• Ensure timely resolution of quality issues and process improvements
• Train and guide the merchant team on vendor handling and coordination
• Source merchandise for miscellaneous and giveaway products as required

• Strong team leadership and people management skills
• In-depth understanding of products and quality standards
• Excellent negotiation and vendor management abilities
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving skills
• Effective communication and coordination capabilities

• 810 years of relevant industry experience
• 46 years of experience in vendor management and product buying
• Knowledge of product quality standards relevant to the industry
• MBA or equivalent professional qualification preferred

• Managing tight pricing and delivery timelines
• Balancing company expectations and vendor relationships
• Coordinating across multiple stakeholders and geographies
• Handling complex vendor negotiations and quality issues

• Opportunity to work with a globally recognized lifestyle brand
• Exposure to international product development and sourcing
• Leadership role with end-to-end responsibility in merchandising and quality